NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
2,021 km
1,256 miles
UTA
Mutare Airport
Zimbabwe
Distance
2,021 km
1,256 mi / 1,091 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
193°
south southwest

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NBO UTA
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Mutare Airport
IATA Code NBO UTA
ICAO Code HKJK FVMU
City Nairobi N/A
Country Kenya Zimbabwe
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Harare
Elevation 5,330 ft 3,410 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -19.000000, 32.630000

Nairobi (NBO) to Mutare Airport (UTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Mutare Airport (UTA) in Mutare Airport, Zimbabwe is 2,021 kilometers (1,256 miles / 1,091 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 193°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with Zimbabwe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:21 in Nairobi, it's 21:21 in Mutare Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,920 feet between the two airports. Mutare Airport sits lower than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mutare Airport (UTA) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 14° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Mutare Airport (UTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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